Don Howard Young Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Don Howard Young of Charleston, South Carolina, born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Don left this world on January 25, 2026 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Don Howard Young to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Reuben Young and Doris Young Heitman; and his sister-in-law Pam Young. He is survived by: his wife Dorothy Schleppegrell Young; his children, Steven Charles Young of Charleston, Timothy Edward Young of Ravenel and Caraline "Shine" Michelle McClellan (Bryan) of Bentonville, AR; his grandsons, Bryson McClellan and Cooper McClellan; his stepfather Louis Heitman of Troy, Missouri; and his siblings, Judy Ducker, Dan Young, Robert "Bobby" Young (June), Rick Heitman, Alan Heitman (Julie), Larry Heitman (Marybeth), Ronnie Heitman (Cherie) and Shirley Lavy (Dennis).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Don's memory to the Parkinson's Foundation at http://www.parkinson.org..
